Ignition Shield Help

[Mike M.]

There is a small 'ground' on the front of the main ignition/ distributor shield on my '65 (and many others). This little metal ground is gone on mine. Is there a way this can be fixed? Is there someone who specializes in such?
Thanks,
Mike

[Alan D.]

Re: Ignition Shield Help

Long Island has them, 30-30A,B,C,orD Now I've heard something about the rivets not being (or insallation of) correct? check!

[Rob M.]

Re: Ignition Shield Help

Mike,

The clip is available from LIC as stated. The trick is being able to rivet the new one on the shield again. When I did this project, I had help from Dan Holstein who had done his before me. There is good information on this subject in the archives by Jerry Fuccillo.

Good luck

[Don H.]

Re: Ignition Shield Help

Here is the ground clip on an unrestored April 65 build L79.
I have replaced the clip on my distributor RF shield twice, and it is tricky little task. I have a special little punch that precisely fits the open end of the aluminum rivet, and need a friend to hold a backer against the head of the rivet and also spead the shield open a little to make room to swing hammer on the punch.